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Publisher Comments:

The success stories speak for themselves in this book from money maestro Dave Ramsey. Instead of promising the normal dose of quick fixes, Ramsey offers a bold, no-nonsense approach to money matters, providing not only the how-to but also a grounded and uplifting hope for getting out of debt and achieving total financial health.

Ramsey debunks the many myths of money (exposing the dangers of cash advance, rent-to-own, debt consolidation) and attacks the illusions and downright deceptions of the American dream, which encourages nothing but overspending and massive amounts of debt. Don't even consider keeping up with the Joneses, Ramsey declares in his typically candid style. They're broke

The Total Money Makeover isn't theory. It works every single time. It works because it is simple. It works because it gets to the heart of the money problems: you.

This 3rd edition of The Total Money Makeover includes a fresh cover design, all new personal success stories, and naysayers, and more.

What Our Readers Are Saying

Average customer rating based on 2 comments:

Keeponbookin, January 10, 2013 (view all comments by Keeponbookin)
The hands down best book on getting out of debt--period! No reason to look elsewhere. You won't like or want to follow most of Dave's advice, but if you do, he will get you out of debt--the hard way (there is no easy way--not even BK).
Best of all, once you're out of debt, he'll teach you how to build wealth. Follow his advice and you will retire a millionaire. Don't, and you'll likely end up like 95% of people who retire unprepeared: broke and unable to support themselves with the kind of lifestyle they wish they could have. Your choice. Choose wisely!

Bjorn24, January 10, 2013 (view all comments by Bjorn24)
This book offers a frightening look at how you should be using your money to become debt free and save for the future. Thanks to Dave Ramsey, and my extremely persistent wife of course, we are so close to being debt free and it feels great! Of all the fun, serious, light-hearted and cold hearted books I've read, this is by far the best in keeping your attention and keeping you on the right track. What better way to read than for your own benefit!

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